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Specialties
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)Patient Rating
5.0 /5( out of 61 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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January 03, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery kind and courteous. Felt uncomfortable when he muttered to the medical student that he hadn't prescribed my child's medication for a long time and could remember the correct dosage.
December 20, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHe was great. He checked her out and made a few jokes with her, and then confirmed what the other doctor had said.
November 20, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Bjella keeps up on the science of pediatrics, listens patiently, cares deeply, and makes decisions carefully (with our input). Couldn't ask for a better provider!
November 08, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Bjella is amazing. He's so great at making sure parents feel heard. Appts never feel rushed and I never feel dumb or annoying for asking questions. He is great with kids and puts my boys at ease in an unfamiliar environment. Can't say enough good things about him!
October 04, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSKirk is an amazing and caring physician. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has such a reassuring demeanor. You can tell he really takes a genuine interest in the health and well being of the family's in his care. I feel lucky to have him as my children's primary care!
September 29, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery attentive and helpful
September 11, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr.Bjella is absolutely amazing. He didn't try to rush me during our visit, he was so patient & kind & encouraged me to ask questions.
September 06, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAmable y profesional
September 06, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSThis provider always makes sure to remember facts about my son even though it's been months seeing him. He gifts him books and toys based on his developmental stage. He really listens and lets me know I'm doing a good job raising him and it shows on the data with his weight and overall general health. Makes me feel seen and heard as a parent, really wish there was more doctors that cared about the family as a whole this way!
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Pediatrics -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Pediatrics
Board Certification American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)Education history
Residency Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine - University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences M.D. Undergraduate Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry - Concordia College B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Thomas JW, Levy DP, Sherpa AJ, Lama L, Judkins A, Chambers AA, Crandall H, Schoenhals S, Bjella KB, Vaughan JH, Grubb PH, Fassl B (2022). Analysis of the Perinatal Care System in a Remote and Mountainous District of Nepal. Matern Child Health J, 26(10), 1976-1982. (Read full article)
- Frenette A, Morrell J, Bjella K, Fogarty E, Beal J, Chaudhary V (2015). Do Diametric Measurements Provide Sufficient and Reliable Tumor Assessment? An Evaluation of Diametric, Areametric, and Volumetric Variability of Lung Lesion Measurements on Computerized Tomography Scans. J Oncol, 2015, 632943. (Read full article)
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